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One of the most common arguments between neighbours is about boundaries and responsibility. If you live in a house which is attached to another or that shares a garden fence or wall etc., then it is important to establish who is responsible for the upkeep and any changes that are made. Often people say that you are responsible for the fence on the right-hand side of your property but this is not always the case so the only way you can be sure of this is to check the deeds. If one of the boundary walls or fences needs replacing or if you wish to change it for something else then be sure you know where you stand first. Check the deeds and with the local council to see what... Continue reading
Whilst it’s been wonderful basking in glorious, almost uninterrupted sunshine for what feels like forever, the heatwave presents a number of challenges for the green-fingered among us. Whilst warm weather in summer is not unusual, it’s rare for it to be so dry for so long. Believe it or not, actual rainfall isn’t that far off normal averages for this time of year, but what is different is how it falls. Rather than falling steadily and lightly over a number of days, some areas have had their month’s rainfall in just one day. Hitting the parched ground, much of this will run off without soaking into the land, meaning it does little good for vegetation. All around I see parched grass, nearly brown from lack of water – if this is... Continue reading
We Brits are great at complaining, we often complain in the winter that it’s too cold and the snow is causing disruption but then also moan during the summer if we have a week or two of hot weather. The hot weather can though be welcomed by many but if you are an avid gardener then you may struggle to keep your garden as vibrant and lush as you wish. Watering your plants and grass throughout the summer, especially during dry periods is a must. Ideally, they should all be watered once a day and not during the hottest time of the day. If you water plants when the sun is blazing on them you may end up scorching them. Wait until the late evening or if you are up... Continue reading
If you are looking to have a bouquet made up for any occasion when you need to consider what types of flowers you would like in it. You may not know many flower types but you can tell the florist what colours you like and allow them to recommend them to you. Ideally, you need to give them a budget to work towards so they know what you are looking to spend before they start coming up with ideas. If you know the names of certain flowers you would like to use then you could mention this to the florist or even show them pictures of bouquets you have seen which you like. If the cost of the bouquet seems a little high then it may be because you have... Continue reading
The last few weeks have certainly felt like winter is well on the way. Temperatures are starting to drop and the rain is starting to fall. It’s not only the rain that is beginning to fall, with many of the trees starting to lose their leaves and this alone can make a garden start to look very bleak. If you want your garden to look nice all year round, then you spend to spend some time researching what plants and shrubs will last and which ones are only seasonal. Heathers are always a good option, they come in some beautiful colours and often need very little maintenance. They can spread quite quickly and often flower all year round. The sedum family is perfect for those looking for a hardy all... Continue reading